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Telegraph to Eliakim P. Scammon

Written by the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs to Union Brigadier General Scammon. Informs Scammon that the news from Gettysburg is that General Robert E. Lee has sent in the flag of truce. "Lee sent in Flag of Truce, asking...

GLC02414.002

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Encloses a dispatch from Captain Simmonds (not present) and calls it "sensational." Hopes Scammon finds it amusing. Mentions General Jacob Dolan Cox and G.M. Bascom, a major and assistant adjutant general. Marked private. Written at Camp White also...

GLC02414.010

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Clerical telegram to General Scammon expressing his ironic sympathies over Scammon's loss of a cook. "We deeply sympathize with you one of our few good cooks is at Col Ewing's Head Quarters - Shall we send for him?" On U. S. Military Telegraph...

GLC02414.012

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Colonel Hayes replies to General Scammon that he knows nothing of a Mr. Taylor and his reports but he will check into it. Year is inferred as 1863 because of the locations and the correspondents's military rank. Telegram on stationary of the U.S...

GLC02414.015

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Undated telegram reporting to General Scammon that a "Prisoner came into our pickets above Tompkins farm." On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated but possibly March 1863 based on similar documents in this collection.

GLC02414.022

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio Infantry to Lieutenant Colonel Hayes that he has been ordered to send all prisoners to Wheeling. Asks if Hayes has anything from the last expedition. Year inferred from location and correspondents'...

GLC02414.023

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Colonel Scammon writes to Hayes, Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Ohio regiment asking when he can expect help from Confederate General Alfred Beckley on compiling maps. Stresses the importance of good maps and mentions that "General F." (Confederate...

GLC02414.024

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment to ask if a certain boy is employed by the regiment. On a scrap of paper. Dated only the 7th, no month or year. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.030

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Clerical note from Colonel Scammon to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio stating that Lieutenant Hicks is so efficient that he is wanted longer to drill recruits. Undated, year inferred from military rank.

GLC02414.034

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon discussing a man named Cal Comly who can "give you light on the cook question our good cooks are gobbled up." On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated.

GLC02414.038

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Clerical note to General Scammon stating that he does not feel it is necessary or practical to have a force sent to Tompkins Farm. He thought that a regiment from [General George] Crook's division would go.

GLC02414.039

to James L. Botsford

Colonel Hayes writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio of a man named Moses Mayer, "an isrealite from Lewisburg" that furnished the Confederates with goods and now wants to go to Ohio for the remainder of the war. Asks what should be done with...

GLC02414.040

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston. Reports that it is urgent that troops be sent to Princeton, West Virginia. States, "Now is the time to save men from going into the rebel army under...

GLC02414.047

to Major J. Dan Jr.

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Provost Marshall General at Wheeling, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has arrived under guard and will leave tomorrow for Wheeling.

GLC02414.049

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander, to ask if 24 horses can be sent.

GLC02414.050

to Colonel B. H. Smith

Clerical draft copy with cross outs. Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment explains his decision to replace the current Provost Marshall in Charleston despite letters from several citizens asking otherwise. Hopes that the new...

GLC02414.052

to Captain Goulden

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Ordnance officer at Wheeling, West Virginia to report that he just returned from Cincinnati and that the Quarter master is at Charleston so he will forward the receipts as soon as he returns....

GLC02414.056

to G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Captain Bascom, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Captain Sperry captured 15 Bushwhackers and a dozen horses while out scouting. Year inferred from Scammon's...

GLC02414.057

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to report that he has sent out scouting parties and will forward information as soon as he has it. States that he has heard of...

GLC02414.059

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10...

GLC02414.060

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Informs that the cavalry out scouting near Packs Ferry returned and reports no Confederate troops there. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.065

to the Quarter Master

Clerically written note by Scammon. Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio informs the quarter master that he sent for a role of drawing paper from General Jacob Dolson Cox and that if it is at Gauley, West Virginia to send it over. Year inferred from...

GLC02414.070

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. Parke]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon in which Parke states that he is "innocent of having given aid & comfort to the Rebels." Asks for an immediate trial. With pencil note from Scammon (possibly in his hand) asking Parke "Did you not negotiate or...

GLC02414.071

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio informs General Cox that first Lieutenant William Shepperd is resigning because of ill health. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.072

to Brigade Surgeon Clendermin

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the brigade surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia to ask if he has been ordered to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.075

to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform that some prisoners were sent to Columbus before receiving orders that they should go to Wheeling. Has telegraphed to correct this. Reports...

GLC02414.078

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Coates writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio to report that six Confederate deserters broke out of jail at Lewisburg, West Virginia and have come in. With autograph endorsement signed of...

GLC02414.082

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript letter from John T. Toland] [incomplete]

Toland writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio in cypher about moving to Wyoming [Courthouse]. Might be only part of the letter. With autograph endorsement on verso by Scammon, signed in initials of Scammon stating that "Lt Hastings will...

GLC02414.083

to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram from Colonel Tomlinson to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he cannot be sure whether cavalry at Hughes Ferry will be able to find Gauley, West Virginia. Reports that the river has risen 18 inches in the last day. With...

GLC02414.086

to Captain Levernig

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to ask "Can you not let some of the Animals sent to McMillin bring Commissary & other supplies?" Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.101

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the AAQM (Acting Assistant Quarter Master) to instruct him to send tents. Only dated the 6th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.104

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry reporting on scouting activities in West Virginia. Not dated, date inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.109

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding Lieutenant Blazer's report on scouting and the location of Confederate troops. Written stationary marked Head...

GLC02414.111

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on Lieutenant Blazer's letter of 4 December where he informed that he infiltrated the Confederate...

GLC02414.113

[Decoded cypher telegram]

Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar...

GLC02414.116

[Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from John T. Toland, Colonel Commanding to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General. Asks if some arms that are not needed at the post can be sent to the ordnance officer in Charleston, West Virginia. Scammon writes at...

GLC02414.123

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. D. Carter]

Telegram from Carter, Captain commanding post to Brigadier General Scammon informing that they have 400 or 500 militia with no arms. Asks if a lieutenant at Gallipolis, West Virginia can supply them because they are needed for public safety. Says...

GLC02414.130

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T K. McCann]

Telegram from McCann to Brigadier General Scammon informing that he can get two mountain howitzers for his division. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon in initials stating "Yes! When will you come?" On stationary of the U.S. Military...

GLC02414.131

[Telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Possibly a copy in the hand of Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon to whom the telegram was probably sent. Informs that a scout, Low Jacobs, found a path fit for infantry, but not cavalry. Gives the number of Confederate forces in their area of...

GLC02414.137

[Board of Survey report]

Copy of a report on the supplies of R. S. Gardner, a lieutenant in the 3rd Provisional Brigade to Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, as Colonel of the same brigade. The Board of Survey members were appointed under special orders no. 48. Signed by More as...

GLC02414.148

to Major W. Hayes

Two Survey Board members, Taylor, 1st Lieutenant, 30th Regiment Ohio and Russell Hastings, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. I, 23rd Regiment, write to Hayes, the Brigade Surgeon. States that they examined one two-wheeled ambulance and found one unfit for service...

GLC02414.149

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing a report of the Board of Survey]

The Board of Survey, consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio; and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio, convened due to Special Orders No. 37, gives the results of their...

GLC02414.154.02

Special Order no. 73

Colonel Scammon of the 1st Provisional brigade appoints a board of survey consisting of Lieutenants from the 12th Ohio volunteer infantry, John Lewis, James W. Ross, and Hiram McKay to examine a deficiency in clothing and commissary stores damaged or...

GLC02414.158.01

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing Board of Survey results]

Copy. Gives the results of the survey board composed of Lieutenants from the 12th Ohio volunteer infantry, John Lewis, James W. Ross, and Hiram McKay. States that Assistant Quarter Master Lieutenant Jonathan C. Wallace received badly damaged and...

GLC02414.158.02

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon from Brigadier General White. Thanks Scammon and says he will relieve the 91st regiment shortly and transport them to wherever Scammon directs.

GLC02414.164

to James L. Botsford

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry stating he has started L. Shurtliff of the 23rd Ohio in care of Captain Hill by orders of the General [Eliakim P. Scammon]. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.167

[Scammon endorsement on an autograph letter signed to James L. Botsford]

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry asking if he can come to Charleston to see General Eliakim P. Scammon about a small expedition. With autograph endorsement of Scammon saying yes...

GLC02414.168

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Tells Brigadier General Scammon that he cannot return before Saturday because he must go to Cincinnati on business.

GLC02414.169

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hutchins, the Deputy Aid of Revenue, writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio asking if he will give a William Lowry permission to "peddle beyond our lines" near Hawks Nest. States that he has detained this man and asks if Scammon feels he is...

GLC02414.173

to Eliakim P. Scammon

First telegram is written from Gauley, West Virginia by Hayes advising that they will try to keep ready but that three companies are at Tompkins Farm. The second telegram is written by Reuben L. Nye, Captain and Judge Advocate to Scammon asking if...

GLC02414.175

Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC...

GLC02414.179

[Bill of sundries for Mrs. Tyre]

"List of property taken from Mrs. E.A. Tyre --- at different times, since the 15th of November 1861 by the 3rd Provl Brigade." Lists includes one horse, 20 sheep, 6 hogs, wagons, wheat, flax and other sundries. Eliakim P. Scammon was Colonel of the...

GLC02414.180

[Decoded cypher telegram to unknown]

Copy of a telegram from Colonel Toland possibly to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Written in cypher in one hand, and decoded underneath possibly in the hand of Scammon. Toland writes that the powder and fuse are not in any of the wagons and that...

GLC02414.185

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Writes that all is ready to leave and that Colonel Carr Bailey White is with him. On stationary of the U.S. Military...

GLC02414.190

to James M. Botsford

Handwritten telegram to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from Colonel Paxton. Asks what to do with eight prisoners and some witnesses he has at the camp. Informs that 21 of Godfrey's loyal men came in...

GLC02414.193

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives credit to their troops at Point Pleasant, West Virginia. States that his troops in Fayette are eager to meet the enemy and...

GLC02414.201

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives information on his cavalry scouts and states that the Confederates will not be able to reach them without their knowledge....

GLC02414.202

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Captain Johnson to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Reports being attacked this morning by Confederate General Albert Gallatin Jenkins but that they were able to repulse him after four hours of fighting. States that losses are slight...

GLC02414.208

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Dove, Captain in the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States they will be at the mouth of the Coal river by 9:30 AM and asks him to have a boat waiting so they...

GLC02414.219

to James L. Botsford [incomplete]

Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown because second page is missing. Writes that he presented Botsford's case to the military authorities and that he will have no troubles passing the...

GLC02414.220

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating that he has heard General Scammon is confirmed. Says that the NY Tribune printed the same information. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.225

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. States there will be no boat until tomorrow and asks if there is anything he can do for Scammon. Signs from "138 Burnet House."

GLC02414.228

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.237

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"No news from the front all quiet here."

GLC02414.245

to Capt Avery

"....Capt Lipscim 8th Va Rebel Cavalry passed through Wyoming county with forty five men en route for Jackson County...."

GLC02414.246

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Report of the rout of the rebels
by Averell at Droop Mountain. "…he encountered Genl Echols, Pattons & Jacksons forces entrenched on the summit of Droop Mountain…after a severe action the rebels were routed completely all of his wounded falling into...

GLC02414.248

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.252

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.254

to Eliakim P. Scammon

re number of troops needed for Lewisburg raid

GLC02414.260

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Requests extension of his leave in Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."

GLC02414.261

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.266

to James L. Botsford

"Citizens brought word…severe fighting commenced at 3 oclock Wednesday 10 miles east or the north east of Lewisburg supposed by informant near Frankfort heavy commanding kept up until ten oclock at night & resumed next morning…our forces drove them...

GLC02414.269

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Mch 18 186

GLC02414.284

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.294

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I did not negotiate or aid in sending funds to Balto for the benefit of a person in arms against the US this I can swear on oath-you have the honor first to impeach my loyalty."

GLC02414.295

to James L. Botsford

"Capt. Boyd is returned from Princeton with flag of trucce he will start for Charleston tomorrow morning" Dated 14 186

GLC02414.301

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Have arrested Father Parke and taken charge of his papers what shall I do with him" Dated Apl 18 186

GLC02414.304

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"received information last night that Jenk[ins] was at the falls . . . with eight hundred (800) men infantry & cavalry also that there is some force what number not reported at Franks Hill am ready for them have sent out scouting parties . . . . "

GLC02414.309

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Scouts have all come in. Cavalry came in last night as reported infantry a few hours ago. They have been unable to get even a glimpse of the enemy . . . " Intellligence relayed by a conscript: ". . . Jenkins men were still at Salem . . The common...

GLC02414.314

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Apl 6 186.

GLC02414.319

to unknown

"He states the movement will be made against Summerville or the Rail Road or both & that an attack will surely be made at Fayette at all hazard"

GLC02414.320

to Eliakim P Scammon

"I have Just Recd information . . . that there were near a hundred guerrillas at and near Clay CH this morning . . ." Dated Mch 17 186.

GLC02414.321

to James L. Botsford

Dated Mch 10 186. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.322

to James L. Botsford

Dated Feb 5 186.

GLC02414.326

to Eliakim P. Scammon

". . . a report that Imboden is coming to attack our forces in the valley some think it comes from secession sources probably on account of roads being blackaded in the upper part of the valley"

GLC02414.334

to James L. Botsford

"Lt [Ong?] & half of Capt Milards Co has been captured . . . the Reb force was reported to be such that our Calvary could not retard them at all. They pursued us twelve (12) miles . . ." Dated May 12 186.

GLC02414.335

to James L. Botsford

Dated July 14 186.

GLC02414.349

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Capt Harrison at Sutton Reports three or four hundred (400) of Jacksons men having passed through Braxton Co be on the alert your cavalry leaves today"

GLC02414.352

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Orders him to attack Lewisburg and hold it until December 17-18: "The object of this is to engage the attention of the enemy while Brg. Gen. Averell is completing his expedition against the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad at Salem..."

GLC02414.358

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.367

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.369

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.370

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have participated in the following engagements, viz Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon R. R....my desire is...to remain service if found Capable...."

GLC02414.372

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.381

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…the enemy in your direct front must be disposed of before it would be safe to make a flank movement towards Wytheville…"

GLC02414.258

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Mch 16 186 Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.293

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Groce, Captain commanding post at Camp Green Meadows, West Virginia writes to Colonel Scammon, commander of the 1st Ohio brigade to say that there is no news at the post today.

GLC02414.157

to Martin P. Avery

Marked copy. Captain Simmonds [possibly Seth J. Simmonds, captain in the Ohio 23rd Light Artillery] commanding the post at Gauley, West Virginia writes to Captain Avery, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio, about a scouting...

GLC02414.166

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States that he will attend to Scammon's recent telegram. The Cavalry have returned. He cannot get information about...

GLC02414.191

to James L. Botsford [incomplete]

Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown. Possibly a second page missing. Reports that he is fairly sure the 22nd, a Confederate regiment, will attack about 60 miles east. Does not...

GLC02414.218